Summer 2024
Online
July 30, 2024 – January 15, 2025
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies — Syllabus
Dr. William A. Ross
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. Committee on their home campus – Charlotte or Orlando. Registration for this term will be open from April 1 – July 15. (Prerequisite: Must have completed 7 D.Min. courses.)
Winter 2025
Charlotte Campus
Registration for this term will be open from November 1 – December 15
January 13–17, 2025
Calvin’s Pastoral Theology — Syllabus
Dr. Derek Thomas
DM8310 (RTM emphasis)
An examination of the pastoral theology of John Calvin and its relevance for ministry in the 21st century. This will mainly involve a grasp of The Institutes of the Christian Religion. The integration of theological principles and pastoral application will be the central role of the course.
January 20–24, 2025
Preaching Old Testament Narrative— Syllabus
Dr. Bill Fullilove
DM8100 (REP emphasis)
An examination of the challenges, both hermeneutical and homiletical, of preaching Christ from the Old Testament narratives. Attention will be paid to interpretation of Old Testament passages in their historical and cultural context, the bridging from that context to the present day, and the task of preaching Christ from these passages.
Orlando Campus
Registration for this term will be open from November 1 – December 15
January 6–10, 2025
Introduction to Political Theology— Syllabus
Dr. Mark McDowell
DM8365 (RTM emphasis)
This introductory course examines the history of political theology from ancient beginnings to modern perspectives as well as considering various approaches to political participation by Christians. It attempts to provide students with an historical and biblical understanding of the topic as a foundation that will help students to understand their Christian commitments in light of living in the world and pursuing the common good together.
January 13–17, 2025
Abuse in the Church — Syllabus
Dr. Justin Holcomb
DM8431 (Elective)
This course explores how to prevent, recognize, and respond to abuse. Specifically, it will focus on how to minister to those who are survivors of abuse, how to respond to perpetrators of abuse, how to respond in a crisis, and how to build a healthy church culture before there is a particular crisis. This course will be a study of various forms of violence and abuse and the theological and practical implications of the Gospel for these topics. First, we will investigate sexual assault, domestic violence, spiritual abuse, and other types of abuse to better understand each issue as well as the prevalence of the issues and the effects on survivors. Second, we will study the theological subjects of the gospel of the kingdom to lay a foundation for how these biblical and theological themes affect our view of violence and abuse. Third, we will explore how the Gospel offers help, hope, and healing to survivors.
Online
January 30, 2025 – July 15, 2025
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies — Syllabus
Dr. William A. Ross
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. committee on their home campus – Charlotte or Orlando. Registration for this course will be open from November 1 – January 15. (Prerequisite: Must have completed 7 D.Min. courses.)
Summer 2025
Charlotte Campus
July 14–18, 2025
Preaching from Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes
Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.
DM8135 (REP emphasis)
Wisdom literature deals with the practical, nitty-gritty issues of life. The practical nature of this literature should not overshadow the difficult aspects of understanding how a proverb works, how to respond to suffering, and how to deal with life when everything seems to go wrong. This course will seek to understand the theology of wisdom literature and how to preach it effectively to God’s people today through an examination of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. Each book will be discussed to understand the background of each book, the structure of each book, and the message of each book. This course will focus on the theology of each book with an emphasis on the way God is presented, the way human life is viewed, and the way the deed-consequence relationship is understood.
July 21–25, 2025
Culture & Contextualization
Dr. James N. Anderson
DM8350 (RTM emphasis)
In this D.Min. course we will explore a biblical theology of culture and contextualization with specific application to pastoral ministry. We will seek to (1) develop an integrated theology of culture from a Reformed biblical perspective, (2) understand and critically evaluate different models for cultural engagement, (3) develop a biblical perspective on the principles, pitfalls, and practices of contextualization, and (4) reflect on the concrete application of the preceding points to local church ministry. The course will have a seminar-like format with class presentations and plenty of opportunity for open discussion.
Orlando Campus
July 14–18, 2025
Preaching the Epistle to the Romans
Dr. Guy P. Waters
DM8230 (REP emphasis)
One Puritan called Romans “the quintessence and perfection of saving doctrine.” Indeed! Romans has loomed large in the Reformed tradition. Perhaps it has loomed so large that many ministers have shied away from venturing an exposition of this epistle in the congregations they serve. In this course we will work to overcome that fear by thinking exegetically, theologically, and practically about preaching this epistle
July 22–26, 2025
Forming Disciples for Faith and Work
Dr. Damein Schitter
DM8445 (Elective)
This course explores the process of forming disciples for faith and work integration. Building on a robust theology of faith and work, the class will emphasize the crucial role of pastors and church leaders in cultivating a theological vision of congregational mission, a congregational culture that fuels disciples for all of their callings, and pastoral practices that encourage the congregation in their vocational vision. Integral to the class is each participant’s engagement in a process for assessing and strengthening the theological foundations, ministry culture, and ministry practice of their current congregation, in the area of forming disciples for faith and work.
Online
July 30, 2025 – January 15, 2025
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies
Dr. William A. Ross
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. committee on their home campus – Charlotte or Orlando. Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – July 15. (Prerequisite: Must have completed 7 D.Min. courses.)